High-Protein Honey Banana Bread
A moist, whole-wheat banana bread packed with protein from non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt and eggs, naturally sweetened with overripe bananas. It makes a nourishing breakfast or snack that supports sustained energy and steady blood sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Weslyn + Lila
Weslyn created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8.5x4.5 inch (21x11cm)…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8.5x4.5 inch (21x11cm) loaf pan.
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Mash the bananas with a fork until…
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
Look for: mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining
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Add the non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
Add the non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, whisking for 1 minute until completely combined.
Look for: completely combined
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Whisk together the whole-wheat flour
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Pour the dry ingredients into the wet…
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and fold gently with a spatula just until no dry flour streaks remain.
Look for: no dry flour streaks remain
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Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared…
Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at…
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
Look for: a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs
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Allow the loaf to cool in the…
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 8 equal portions.
Allow: 15 minutes
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